Landlord Quick Tip
Tip #103: Money Down the Drain
The EPA suggests an easy test to see if water is leaking: check the water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak.
Another method is to check the water usage during one of the colder months. If a family of four exceeds 12,000 gallons per month, there are serious leaks.
You can identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 15 minutes, you have a leak. (Be sure to flush immediately after the experiment to avoid staining the tank.)
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